David Davis: The Covid public inquiry should open in October, be held in two stages – and prepare for the unexpected

First, it should present future recommendations within a year. Next, on a longer timescale, it should look at what went wrong.

Daniel Hannan: Ignore the Europhile sneers. Joining the Pacific bloc marks the rebirth of Global Britain.

The CPTPP is preferable to the EU because it elevates mutual recognition over harmonisation.

David Lidington: We have left the EU and there is no turning back. Here’s what our new relationship with Europe should look like.

Above all, we need to focus on the strategic picture. Throughout the world democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.

Michelle Donelan: The Government’s new Turing scheme will open up the world to British students

The decision not to continue participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme has caused outrage. But it’s time for Global Britain to branch out.

Imran Ahmad Khan: Now is the right time for the UK to evolve a sharper and tighter foreign policy

Now more than ever, a coherent, holistic strategy is required that will unite and enhance our capabilities to advance Britain’s position in the world.

Does cross-party support for the Mali mission signal a new consensus on deploying troops overseas?

British regular soldiers will be on the ground in a new theatre for the first time since Iraq – and Labour are fully on board.

Alistair Burt: Global Britain can also be European Britain

Multilateral political cooperation with the EU, as well as the bilateral relations with its member states, remains in the UK’s best interest.

Desmond Swayne: Nigeria is independent, but it still needs Britain’s help

On the 60th anniversary of its independence from British rule, the Government must do more to stop militia groups threatening the peace of the nation.

Ryan Henson and James Rogers: The reformed Foreign Office has a fresh chance to counter China and Russia

It should initiate an “International Prosperity Initiative” – to provide an alternative to the “aid” agendas of authoritarian rivals.

Sunder Katwala: Gandhi does not quite fit the bill of recognising ethnic minority Britons on our currency

He may have been one of the greatest figures to shape the 20th century, but a simplistic deification risks losing the complexity of the man.

Raghib Ali: Systemic classism, not racism. Why the main factor in health and educational inequalities is deprivation, not race.

There is now no overall ‘white privilege’ in health or education or overall ‘BAME disadvantage’. These categories are outdated and unhelpful.

Hugo de Burgh: We owe it to future generations of Brits to work with China

It is our third largest market – we must work with it if we are to help resolve global problems from the environment to nuclear proliferation.

Iain Dale: China’s cyber attacks on Britain. How do I know about them? Because I’ve seen the proof.

I could reveal how it was made available to me, but I’d have to shoot you were I to tell you.

Alan Mak: Britain should champion a new Five Eyes critical minerals reserve system

The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us the importance of supply chain security, whether for PPE or critical minerals.

Profile: Black people in Britain, and whether this is an irretrievably racist or a wonderful country

It seems to me there is truth on both sides of this argument. The nuances to which Lammy refers get lost once combat is joined.